Above 6 bottles per lot
Details
A SELECTION OF BORDEAUX FROM THE 1996 VINTAGE
Though upstaged by the attractive '95's, this vintage is better than first thought, and improves on aquaintance. Indeed, I think it is seriously underrated. Growing conditions: budbreak was delayed until mid April; flowering was quick and even; a very hot June and July; August started cool but ended with hot sun and cold nights. Pre-harvest rain affected the early-ripening Merlots, which diluted and reduced the crop size in Pomerol and St. Emilion. The Médoc fared better. The late-picked Cabernets were of high quality, resulting in rich, fairly concentrated wines. M.B.
Lying in Weybridge, Surrey (EHD)
Offered in original wooden cases, unless specified
Château Lafite--Vintage 1996
Badly stained and damaged label(1)
Château Latour--Vintage 1996
Excellent appearance(1)
Château Mouton-Rothschild--Vintage 1996
Badly stained and damaged label(1)
Château Margaux--Vintage 1996
Bin-soiled label(1)
Château Haut-Brion--Vintage 1996
Excellent appearance(1)
Château Cheval Blanc--Vintage 1996
Slightly corroded capsule. Slightly bin-soiled label(1)
In damp-affected, Wine Society wooden case. All levels into neck
Above 6 bottles per lot
Though upstaged by the attractive '95's, this vintage is better than first thought, and improves on aquaintance. Indeed, I think it is seriously underrated. Growing conditions: budbreak was delayed until mid April; flowering was quick and even; a very hot June and July; August started cool but ended with hot sun and cold nights. Pre-harvest rain affected the early-ripening Merlots, which diluted and reduced the crop size in Pomerol and St. Emilion. The Médoc fared better. The late-picked Cabernets were of high quality, resulting in rich, fairly concentrated wines. M.B.
Lying in Weybridge, Surrey (EHD)
Offered in original wooden cases, unless specified
Château Lafite--Vintage 1996
Badly stained and damaged label(1)
Château Latour--Vintage 1996
Excellent appearance(1)
Château Mouton-Rothschild--Vintage 1996
Badly stained and damaged label(1)
Château Margaux--Vintage 1996
Bin-soiled label(1)
Château Haut-Brion--Vintage 1996
Excellent appearance(1)
Château Cheval Blanc--Vintage 1996
Slightly corroded capsule. Slightly bin-soiled label(1)
In damp-affected, Wine Society wooden case. All levels into neck
Above 6 bottles per lot
Brought to you by
Carolyn Holmes